The summit and expo will focus on the health of the coastal economy and finding solutions to build resiliency through business expansion and diversification in the parish. The expo will feature TruFund, Nunez Community College and the Louisiana Small Business Development Center.

Working on Water was created after the 2010 BP oil spill. The organization helps support coastal businesses and improvements to the coastal economy. The summit is a culmination of an initiative to expand the scope of WOW.

More information on the event, including how to register to secure a seat and a lunch ticket, can be found online.

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